Beauty's New Beak

Front

What is the first step in making a new beak for Beauty?

Back

The first step is to make a model of the stub of the beak out of plaster.

Front

What tool is used to carve out small areas of a model?

Back

A drill is used to carve out small areas of the model.

Front

How is the new beak attached to the broken beak?

Back

They screw a metal post to the broken beak and glue the new beak to the post.

Front

What material is the final beak made out of?

Back

The final beak is made out of hard plastic.

Front

How did Jane help Beauty eat at the nature center?

Back

Jane had to feed her using tongs.

Front

What is a model in the context of making a beak?

Back

A model is a representation of the beak used to create a new one.

Front

Why is plaster used in making a beak model?

Back

Plaster is used because it can be easily shaped and hardens to create a solid model.

Front

What is the purpose of using a drill in the beak-making process?

Back

The drill is used to make adjustments to the model so it fits better on Beauty.

Front

What does it mean to attach something?

Back

To attach means to connect or fasten one object to another.

Front

What is the role of a metal post in attaching the new beak?

Back

The metal post provides a strong connection point for securing the new beak.